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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 13

Every episode of American Idol Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 13!

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Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Idol Season 13 Episode 2 - Auditions No. 2
    6.6/10(41 votes)

    S13:E2

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Idol Season 13 Episode 3 - Auditions No. 3
    6.0/10(33 votes)

    S13:E3

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Idol Season 13 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.9/10(45 votes)

    S13:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Idol Season 13 Episode 5 - Auditions No. 5
    5.6/10(32 votes)

    S13:E5

    Hopefuls audition in Salt Lake City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Idol Season 13 Episode 14 - 13 Finalists Perform
    5.5/10(29 votes)

    S13:E14

    The 13 finalists perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Idol Season 13 Episode 4 - Auditions No. 4
    5.4/10(32 votes)

    S13:E4

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Idol Season 13 Episode 6 - Auditions No. 6
    5.4/10(32 votes)

    S13:E6

    Hopefuls audition in Omaha, Neb.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Idol Season 13 Episode 10 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 3
    5.4/10(29 votes)

    S13:E10

    Following more performances, the top semifinalists are announced.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Idol Season 13 Episode 13 - Results Show
    5.4/10(28 votes)

    S13:E13

    The top 13 finalists are revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Idol Season 13 Episode 20 - 10 Finalists Perform
    5.4/10(27 votes)

    S13:E20

    The top 10 finalists perform.

    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Idol Season 13 Episode 39 - Winner Chosen
    5.4/10(25 votes)

    S13:E39

    The top finalists reunite; the winner is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. American Idol Season 13 Episode 9 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 2
    5.3/10(29 votes)

    S13:E9

    Group and solo performances in Los Angeles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. American Idol Season 13 Episode 36 - 3 Finalists Compete
    5.3/10(25 votes)

    S13:E36

    In the 500th episode, the top three finalists perform.

    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. American Idol Season 13 Episode 37 - Results Show (top 3)
    5.3/10(25 votes)

    S13:E37

    (30 minutes)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. American Idol Season 13 Episode 15 - Results Show
    5.2/10(28 votes)

    S13:E15

    The singers face elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. American Idol Season 13 Episode 28 - Finalists Perform
    5.2/10(26 votes)

    S13:E28

    The finalists perform for the judges.

    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. American Idol Season 13 Episode 7 - Hollywood or Home Round
    5.1/10(28 votes)

    S13:E7

    Upon their arrival in Hollywood, the contestants must perform for the judges; contestants who don't make the cut are sent back home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. American Idol Season 13 Episode 12 - 15 Boys Perform
    5.1/10(31 votes)

    S13:E12

    The male singers perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. American Idol Season 13 Episode 18 - 11 Finalists Perform
    5.1/10(26 votes)

    S13:E18

    Eleven finalists perform.

    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. American Idol Season 13 Episode 22 - Finalists Perform
    5.1/10(28 votes)

    S13:E22

    The finalists perform.

    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. American Idol Season 13 Episode 8 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 1
    4.9/10(29 votes)

    S13:E8

    Solo and group performances in Los Angeles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. American Idol Season 13 Episode 19 - Results Show
    4.9/10(26 votes)

    S13:E19

    The contestants face elimination.

    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. American Idol Season 13 Episode 21 - Results Show
    4.9/10(26 votes)

    S13:E21

    Contestants face elimination.

    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. American Idol Season 13 Episode 23 - Results Show
    4.9/10(25 votes)

    S13:E23

    Contestants face elimination.

    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. American Idol Season 13 Episode 26 - Finalists Perform
    4.9/10(27 votes)

    S13:E26

    The top finalists perform for the judges.

    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Auditions No. 2" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 13. It scored 6.6/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/16/2014. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions No. 3".